GRE Word List

PROPONENT

one who argues in favor of something : advocate

The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.

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WordMeaning
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
legerdemainsleight of hand
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
epigrama concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
ciliatedpossessing cilia
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)